Sanitation Technician
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Job overview
Dairy Farmers of America is hiring a Sanitation Technician. The Sanitation Technician at Dairy Farmers of America performs day‑to‑day production and sanitation processes throughout the facility, ensuring cheese, whey and powder products meet customer specifications while maintaining safety, regulatory compliance, and good manufacturing practices.
Key focus areas include Perform cleaning procedures required by the Master Sanitation Schedule and maintain assigned areas sanitary, Clean floor drains, hand wash sinks, overheads, production trash cans, and evaporator and dryer ledges, and Clean assigned areas including annex basement, Azo deck, exterior dock, and penthouse areas.
Important skills include Proficient Computer Usage, Communication, Oral Communication, Follow Required Steps To Insure Proper Equipment Operation, Proactive In Seeking Solutions, and Work In Collaboration Effectively.
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Job Duties
General Purpose:
The Sanitation Technician performs day to day production and sanitation processes throughout the entire facility to ensure quality cheese, whey and powder products are produced according to customer specifications and requirement in a safe manner. These processes include but are not limited to forklift operations, powder packaging, tote handling, housekeeping, production area, clean-in-place (CIP) and clean-out-place (COP) equipment, and other areas as assigned.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform cleaning procedures required by the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and other required duties to maintain assigned areas sanitary and clean
Clean floor drains, hand wash sinks, overheads, production trash cans, and evaporator and dryer ledges and beams as assigned
Clean assigned areas, including Annex basement, Azo deck, exterior dock areas, and penthouse areas
Participate on the Safety Committee
Assist with CIP validations, inventory counting and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) review/development
Complete, maintain, and review of daily and weekly area cleanliness and other reports
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
Work schedule includes on call and weekend shifts
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Skill in proficient computer usage
Skill in written and oral communication
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to follow required steps to insure proper equipment operation*
Able to be proactive in seeking solutions
Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
Able to interpret and apply company policies
Able to adapt and manage to change effectively*
Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision*
Able to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilities
Able to change task daily
Able to operate a forklift
Able to use all compounds used in assigned areas with no known allergies or reactions
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Experience Required
None
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$11.41 / Hourly
Postal Code
55992
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
37222
Job Benefits
Not specified
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